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Offline Retro Performance

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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #60 on: February 14, 2017, 07:03:27 PM »
If you look close at the corners of the transom/splashwell you will see gussets on each side.....after new transom was in I made plywood gussets and epoxied them in place and then blended them in. This transom also has three knee braces....If you are willing to go non stock I think knees and corner gussets help keep the cracks away.

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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #61 on: February 15, 2017, 08:59:15 AM »
Small stress crack are one thing, but that's a huge gapping hole, with damage to fibers around it !
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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #62 on: February 15, 2017, 10:17:45 AM »
All good to know and things to do and consider when I get to that point thank you for all the input and opinions! Definitely cleared up my mind a bit. Back to fixing that rip through the hull. Haven't been able to do much getting so many snow days!

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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #63 on: February 15, 2017, 11:43:30 AM »
I had to go back and look at the damage photo, rather dramatic.  They must have hit something hard.  The cracked ng I was referring to is the very minor cracking at stress points.    As for the hull breach, that is about as bad as it can get.  As Shawn stated, grind it down and start layering the glass, getting wider at each pass. Your stringers may not be symmetrical based on your buildup, but that's OK.  I see your crisis point more clearly now, power through, and get the hull done.  Once the stringers/floor are done, I would think your over the hump.  Best wishes, Michael.
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1980 CVX-16SS 140 Mercruiser
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Offline 17ireid

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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #64 on: February 15, 2017, 04:40:54 PM »
Yeah it's pretty gnarly. Must have been pretty crazy driving when that happened. It's going to be an interesting repair but when it gets done it'll be that much more of an accomplishment.

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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #65 on: March 06, 2017, 03:37:43 PM »
Well I've been grinding and prepping to fix the hole and am ready to layup on Wednesday. I wiped everything down with acetone to get rid of any residual grease or release agents (which I read can still be around even after all this time) sanded and feathered off everything in and around the hole with a 2" orbital topped with a normal DA and then used a Dremel to dig out any spots too tight, cracks, lowspots and get rid of any fray glass, then another wipe with acetone. Work with long sleeves and pants, a dust mask and vacuum handy as this gets dusty and scratchy, you'll be glad you did. Heres some picture of the prepped gash.

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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #66 on: March 06, 2017, 04:27:37 PM »

I still find this really, really odd. 

I can't say I've ever seen a straight line gash like this, with what appears to be little or no damage around it.  Even if it hit a sturdy pole in the water I would think there would be more surrounding damage.

Is it possible that this was cut in purposely??

The clean up looks great though.  The fun part is next as you start cooking resin and laying up layer after layer, it goes pretty fast if you have the glass cut prior.
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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #67 on: March 06, 2017, 04:29:12 PM »
I think it skidded off the trailer...or rammed up the launch ramp...something!
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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #68 on: March 07, 2017, 06:20:24 PM »
No offense, but think I'd be lookin for another hull ...

That damage is purty gnarly.
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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #69 on: March 08, 2017, 04:00:01 PM »
None taken  ;D It's a piece of garbage, but it's my class project. I may take 50 years to get it done but, I'm having fun and it's a good time consumer. If it is finished though it'll be that much bigger of an accomplishment. Also looking at college coming up buying another Glastron wouldn't be my best decision, so I'll have fun with what I have. I may be buying a car for college soon too, so theres that.

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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #70 on: March 09, 2017, 09:26:26 AM »
If repaired right, it should be OK.
Guess most of us look at it (old boats) as a cost/time thing, which is something you don't need to worry about.
Keep use updated on progress ...

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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #71 on: March 09, 2017, 09:38:15 AM »
As long as you fix it right I wouldn't be worried about it. It's just fiberglass and resin. Its not like you are filling a steel fender with bondo. Grind it out and rebuild it it will be just like new probably better.

If I had to guess I would bet it was a defect from the factory and didn't get laid up right.  Didn't Jim's boat do almost the exact same thing last year when he was on the water.
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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #72 on: March 10, 2017, 12:23:17 PM »
So I was able to fix all the little things and gouges from the cut off wheel, brushed on some resin quickly and laid up two layers of CSM plus some more ripped off pieces along the damage to get a smoother contour and then got one layer of roving down before having to stop. Im planning on putting down one more layer of chop and then roving to top it off. Because I thought I was going to get it all done I used GP Resin (its fancy though and doesn't have wax, I don't know thats what I was told) but it will fully cure so I will have to sand/wipe beforehand. Overall though it's looking really good!!

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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #73 on: March 10, 2017, 12:40:58 PM »

That is quite the high school project; I built a small tool box and thought that was a great accomplishment .  :)
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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #74 on: March 21, 2017, 11:41:06 AM »
All done with the repair, at least on the inside, still need to flip and smooth out the underside but that'll be later. A lot of glass in this.

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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #75 on: March 21, 2017, 01:23:34 PM »
Looks like some nice work!
 
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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #76 on: March 21, 2017, 01:53:59 PM »
Very nicely done, couldn't do it better myself.  Glad to see you've created the hill, hardest part behind you now.
Michael
1979 CVZ-18 388 CI Vortec Mouse
1980 CVX-16SS 140 Mercruiser
1979 CVX-16 Johnson 175
2002 Bennington 2275CC 90 Mercury
1985 Intimidator project
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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #77 on: March 22, 2017, 10:11:14 AM »
Good as new !
Keep up the good work ...

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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #78 on: March 29, 2017, 05:08:33 PM »
Well, haven't done too much major work recently. Been doing little exterior repairs here and there, taking a break from being covered in glass shards :P Anyway, looking down the road a bit, how much did upholstery end up costing, any rough guesses would be appreciated. I'd like to have the front buckets, rear seat, and sides made. I'm kind of thinking 1 color, white or like creme, no buttons, new foam and fabric. Thanks!

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Re: 1980 CVX-16 Restoration Thread
« Reply #79 on: March 30, 2017, 10:17:21 AM »
I was told about $1500 to do seats and curtain for my CV16.
Material came to $250 shipped.

Shawn had his CVX18 done and could give you figures, he told me but I can't remember now ... Imagine that ...
Plans for front seats are here ...

Barrel back ...
http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=7007.0

Button style ...
http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=7003.0

CVX side panels ...  Side panels are pretty easy, you could do them yourself.
http://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=7004.0


Shawn's CVX / with barrel back seats ...